THE SCALED AGILE FRAMEWORK (SAFe) EXAM
2026/2027 Examination
45 Multiple-Choice Questions with Detailed Rationales
Complete Exam-Style Assessment | 100% Verified | Graded A+
Examining Body: Scaled Agile, Inc.
Credential: SAFe Certification (SAFe 6.0+ Standards)
Question Count: 45 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)
Testing Time: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
Format: Computer-Based | Closed-Book | Proctored
Passing Score: 77% (35/45 correct) required for certification eligibility
Retake Policy: 1st retake: immediate; 2nd: 10-day wait; 3rd: 30-day wait
Framework Version: SAFe 6.0+
Content Domain Distribution
Domain 1: Lean-Agile Mindset & SAFe Foundations — ~22%
Domain 2: Agile Release Train (ART) Formation & Execution — ~22%
Domain 3: Team & Technical Agility — ~18%
Domain 4: Lean Portfolio Management — ~16%
Domain 5: Organizational Agility & Leadership — ~16%
Scenario: Integrated Scenario-Based Application — ~6%
,EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
• This examination consists of 45 multiple-choice questions. Each question has four options (A, B,
C, D). Select the single best answer unless the question is clearly marked as multiple-select.
• The correct answer for each question is highlighted in bold purple (#BC13FE). Detailed
rationales are provided in italic text with a lavender background, explaining the SAFe framework
principles, role responsibilities, and enterprise agile reasoning underlying each answer.
• Questions are organized by content domain. Domain percentages reflect the approximate weight
of each area on the actual certification examination.
• The total testing time is 90 minutes (1.5 hours). Aim to spend no more than 2 minutes per
question on average.
• A passing score of 77% (35/45 correct) is required for SAFe certification eligibility. This practice
exam is aligned with SAFe 6.0+ framework documentation and Scaled Agile, Inc. certification
standards.
, DOMAIN 1: Lean-Agile Mindset & SAFe Foundations
10 Questions | ~22% of Examination | Lean Thinking, Agile Manifesto, SAFe Core Values, SAFe
Principles #1–10
Question 1 [Lean Thinking]
Which of the following is the first principle of Lean Thinking as applied in SAFe?
A. Eliminate waste
B. Precisely specify value from the perspective of the customer
C. Create flow by eliminating interruptions
D. Pursue perfection through continuous improvement
Rationale: The first principle of Lean Thinking is to precisely specify value from the
perspective of the customer. Before any work can be optimized or waste eliminated, the
organization must understand what the customer actually values. This foundational step
ensures that all subsequent Lean activities—mapping the value stream, creating flow,
establishing pull, and pursuing perfection—are directed toward delivering genuine customer
value rather than optimizing activities that do not contribute to the desired outcome. Without
this clarity, organizations risk efficiently delivering the wrong things. SAFe embeds this
principle throughout the framework, from defining Features and Capabilities to Portfolio Lean
budget allocation.
Question 2 [SAFe Core Values]
Which of the following is NOT one of the four SAFe Core Values?
A. Alignment
B. Built-in Quality
C. Transparency
D. Innovation
Rationale: The four SAFe Core Values are Alignment, Built-in Quality, Transparency, and
Program Execution. Innovation is not a SAFe Core Value; rather, it is one of the three
dimensions of the Continuous Learning Culture competency (along with Improvement and
Relentless Improvement). Alignment ensures that all levels of the organization are working
toward a shared strategy. Built-in Quality ensures that every increment meets quality
standards. Transparency fosters trust through open communication. Program Execution
reflects the ability to reliably deliver value. Innovation is critically important within the
framework but is classified under a different competency, not as a Core Value.
Question 3 [SAFe Principle #1]
SAFe Principle #1 states: "Take an economic view." Which of the following best
embodies this principle in a SAFe portfolio?
A. Prioritizing features based solely on technical elegance
B. Using Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) to prioritize work based on Cost of
Delay and job duration
C. Allocating budgets equally across all value streams
D. Deferring all decisions until complete information is available
Rationale: SAFe Principle #1, "Take an economic view," is best embodied by using Weighted
Shortest Job First (WSJF) to prioritize work based on Cost of Delay (CoD) divided by job
duration. WSJF provides an economic framework for decision-making by quantifying the time-
criticality and business impact of delayed delivery. Cost of Delay encompasses user business
value, time criticality, and risk reduction/opportunity enablement. This ensures that the most
economically valuable work is performed first. Technical elegance alone does not account for
economic impact. Equal budget allocation ignores economic differences between value streams.
Deferring decisions violates the principle of making economically informed decisions with
2026/2027 Examination
45 Multiple-Choice Questions with Detailed Rationales
Complete Exam-Style Assessment | 100% Verified | Graded A+
Examining Body: Scaled Agile, Inc.
Credential: SAFe Certification (SAFe 6.0+ Standards)
Question Count: 45 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)
Testing Time: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
Format: Computer-Based | Closed-Book | Proctored
Passing Score: 77% (35/45 correct) required for certification eligibility
Retake Policy: 1st retake: immediate; 2nd: 10-day wait; 3rd: 30-day wait
Framework Version: SAFe 6.0+
Content Domain Distribution
Domain 1: Lean-Agile Mindset & SAFe Foundations — ~22%
Domain 2: Agile Release Train (ART) Formation & Execution — ~22%
Domain 3: Team & Technical Agility — ~18%
Domain 4: Lean Portfolio Management — ~16%
Domain 5: Organizational Agility & Leadership — ~16%
Scenario: Integrated Scenario-Based Application — ~6%
,EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
• This examination consists of 45 multiple-choice questions. Each question has four options (A, B,
C, D). Select the single best answer unless the question is clearly marked as multiple-select.
• The correct answer for each question is highlighted in bold purple (#BC13FE). Detailed
rationales are provided in italic text with a lavender background, explaining the SAFe framework
principles, role responsibilities, and enterprise agile reasoning underlying each answer.
• Questions are organized by content domain. Domain percentages reflect the approximate weight
of each area on the actual certification examination.
• The total testing time is 90 minutes (1.5 hours). Aim to spend no more than 2 minutes per
question on average.
• A passing score of 77% (35/45 correct) is required for SAFe certification eligibility. This practice
exam is aligned with SAFe 6.0+ framework documentation and Scaled Agile, Inc. certification
standards.
, DOMAIN 1: Lean-Agile Mindset & SAFe Foundations
10 Questions | ~22% of Examination | Lean Thinking, Agile Manifesto, SAFe Core Values, SAFe
Principles #1–10
Question 1 [Lean Thinking]
Which of the following is the first principle of Lean Thinking as applied in SAFe?
A. Eliminate waste
B. Precisely specify value from the perspective of the customer
C. Create flow by eliminating interruptions
D. Pursue perfection through continuous improvement
Rationale: The first principle of Lean Thinking is to precisely specify value from the
perspective of the customer. Before any work can be optimized or waste eliminated, the
organization must understand what the customer actually values. This foundational step
ensures that all subsequent Lean activities—mapping the value stream, creating flow,
establishing pull, and pursuing perfection—are directed toward delivering genuine customer
value rather than optimizing activities that do not contribute to the desired outcome. Without
this clarity, organizations risk efficiently delivering the wrong things. SAFe embeds this
principle throughout the framework, from defining Features and Capabilities to Portfolio Lean
budget allocation.
Question 2 [SAFe Core Values]
Which of the following is NOT one of the four SAFe Core Values?
A. Alignment
B. Built-in Quality
C. Transparency
D. Innovation
Rationale: The four SAFe Core Values are Alignment, Built-in Quality, Transparency, and
Program Execution. Innovation is not a SAFe Core Value; rather, it is one of the three
dimensions of the Continuous Learning Culture competency (along with Improvement and
Relentless Improvement). Alignment ensures that all levels of the organization are working
toward a shared strategy. Built-in Quality ensures that every increment meets quality
standards. Transparency fosters trust through open communication. Program Execution
reflects the ability to reliably deliver value. Innovation is critically important within the
framework but is classified under a different competency, not as a Core Value.
Question 3 [SAFe Principle #1]
SAFe Principle #1 states: "Take an economic view." Which of the following best
embodies this principle in a SAFe portfolio?
A. Prioritizing features based solely on technical elegance
B. Using Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) to prioritize work based on Cost of
Delay and job duration
C. Allocating budgets equally across all value streams
D. Deferring all decisions until complete information is available
Rationale: SAFe Principle #1, "Take an economic view," is best embodied by using Weighted
Shortest Job First (WSJF) to prioritize work based on Cost of Delay (CoD) divided by job
duration. WSJF provides an economic framework for decision-making by quantifying the time-
criticality and business impact of delayed delivery. Cost of Delay encompasses user business
value, time criticality, and risk reduction/opportunity enablement. This ensures that the most
economically valuable work is performed first. Technical elegance alone does not account for
economic impact. Equal budget allocation ignores economic differences between value streams.
Deferring decisions violates the principle of making economically informed decisions with
